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Soft Schools: Skeletal System Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the human skeletal system, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Topics: Dia De Los Muertos in Mexico

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article explores the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead." Learn about the traditions that surround this celebration.
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Critical Thinking Community: Remodeling Lessons Grades 4 6

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learn to re-model your lesson plans to include room for critical thought and higher levels of learning. Re-modeled lessons cite specific critical thinking strategies. Wonderful examples include " Writing Haiku," "Myths," "Sojourner...
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Pan Terra Inc.: The Seizure of Sue the T. Rex

For Students 9th - 10th
Sue T. Rex is the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton to date. It was discovered and excavated by the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research in South Dakota. The U.S. Government seized Sue from the Institute in 1992...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Skeletal System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity is designed to teach children about the skeletal system. Children will learn about the different bones that make up the body and be able to identify those bones. Students will have the opportunity to navigate...
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Institute of Human Origins: Classifying Life

For Students 9th - 10th
In this exercise you will build two skeletons, one of an ape and one of a modern human being. The bones have been completely mixed up so its up to you to find the right fit. In this exercise you will learn about the unique...